The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 25,100
€ 19,800
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
19.9 lb
city
23 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
39 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
30.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
